The European Commission is seeking feedback on possible revisions to the criteria of the EU taxonomy, the classification system for sustainable economic activities. The goal of the revision is to make the framework simpler and easier to use. This includes the environment delegated act, which includes criteria for “substantial contribution to circular economy”.
This course is designed to help the furniture value chain become more circular and sustainable. The pilot phase will run until 31 March and aims to have the course tested by 400 people. Feedback would be greatly appreciated!
The European Commission has launched a call for expressions of interest in the European Bioeconomy Investment Deployment Group. This is a new platform intended to accelerate investment in the EU's growing bioeconomy sector, including the circular bioeconomy. Apply by 20 March!
Over the past two and a half years, the Bio4HUMAN project has explored how bio-based innovations and circular approaches can contribute to more sustainable waste management in humanitarian contexts.
The final event will showcase the project’s key findings, lessons learned from field implementation and practical pathways for scaling sustainable bio-based solutions.
The EU-funded FRANCESCA project focuses on improving circular design practices and supporting the development of circular business models in the furniture sector.
It has launched two surveys to help steer the creation of a circular design tool and circular business models - furniture companies are asked to give their input!